Joining Forces Together

For us, it feels completely natural and logical that the European Capital of Culture 2027 will be a collaborative endeavour between the City of Liepāja, South Kurzeme, and the Kuldīga Region. As one of Latvia’s ancient lands, Kurzeme stands at the dawn of a new era through this unified effort. The European Capital of Culture title was sent to us as a blessing, which will empower us to strengthen community ties, preserve our rich identity, and uphold shared European values across a third of Latvia. By working together, we’re not only empowering ourselves but also reinforcing the vital role of the Kurzeme region—and Latvia as a whole!

Our team

Inta Šoriņa

Inta Šoriņa

Chairperson of the Board
Baiba Bartkeviča

Baiba Bartkeviča

Board Member on Artistic Work
Eva Ciekurze

Eva Ciekurze

Board Member on Financial and Legal Matters
Zita Lazdāne

Zita Lazdāne

Head of PR and Marketing
Elizabete Hartmane

Elizabete Hartmane

International Relations Project Manager
Elvisa Riekstiņa

Elvisa Riekstiņa

Collaboration Project Specialist
Kristiāna Paula Lībiete

Kristiāna Paula Lībiete

Public Relations Specialist
Luīze Špaka

Luīze Špaka

Digital communication specialist
Anna Līga Ermansone

Anna Līga Ermansone

Project Director
Mārtiņš Jansons

Mārtiņš Jansons

Technical Director
Diāna Daiva Priediena

Diāna Daiva Priediena

Executive Producer
Anna Priedola

Anna Priedola

Creative Producer
Tīna Pētersone

Tīna Pētersone

Creative Producer
Estere Graumane

Estere Graumane

Project Manager
Dārta Rašmane

Dārta Rašmane

Producer
Justīne Rusakova

Justīne Rusakova

Public Participation Project Manager
Izabella Džeriņa

Izabella Džeriņa

Volunteer Coordinator
Dace Reinkopa

Dace Reinkopa

Kuldīga Regional Cooperation Coordinator
Madara Lubāne

Madara Lubāne

Head of Administration
Zanda Bitere

Zanda Bitere

International Projects and External Fundraising Specialist
Ieva Šterna

Ieva Šterna

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Inta Doniņa-Lagzdiņa

Inta Doniņa-Lagzdiņa

Chief Accounting Officer
Viktorija Reinfelde

Viktorija Reinfelde

Procurement Lawyer
Kristīne Kostuseva

Kristīne Kostuseva

Administrator-Clerk

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Liepāja 2027 Supervisory Board

Chair of the Board:

Agnese Lāce, Minister of Culture

Board Members:

Arvils Ašeradens, Minister of Finance
Baiba Braže, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Viktors Valainis, Minister of Economics
Raimonds Čudars, Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development
Atis Švinka, Minister of Transport
Ieva Jāgere, Director of the Latvian Investment and Development Agency
Evita Ozoliņa, Head of the Kurzemes Planning Region Administration
Sanda Liepiņa, Director of the PROVIDUS Public Policy Centre
Gunārs Ansiņš, Chair of the Liepāja City Council
Andris Jankovskis, Chair of the South Kurzeme Regional Council
Inese Astaševska, Chair of the Kuldīga Regional Council
Mārtiņš Drēģeris, Communication Adviser to the President of Latvia

Partners and Supporters

We take pride in our partners, whose invaluable support and investment enable us to seize new opportunities that will not only elevate Liepāja, South Kurzeme, and Kuldīga but also enhance the cultural landscape of Latvia as a whole!

Businesses can join us as sponsors or partners, contributing financially or by providing essential services. There’s an open invitation for everyone to engage in creative and entrepreneurial initiatives that will enrich the Liepāja 2027 programme.

For partnership and corporate inquiries, please reach out to Zita Lazdāne, Head of Public Relations and Marketing at Liepāja 2027, at zita.lazdane@liepaja2027.lv.

Thanks to our supporters

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